Zucchini vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Zucchini and Dandelion greens
- Dandelion greens are richer than Zucchini in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Dandelion greens is 645% higher.
Food types used in this article are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Dandelion greens, raw.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Sodium
-89.5%
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Calcium
+1068.8%
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Iron
+737.8%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+73.7%
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Potassium
+52.1%
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Zinc
+28.1%
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Copper
+222.6%
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Manganese
+93.2%
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Selenium
+150%
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-89.5%
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Calcium
+1068.8%
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Iron
+737.8%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+73.7%
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Potassium
+52.1%
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Zinc
+28.1%
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Copper
+222.6%
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Manganese
+93.2%
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Selenium
+150%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin B5
+142.9%
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Vitamin A
+4980.5%
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Vitamin E
+2766.7%
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Vitamin C
+95.5%
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Vitamin B1
+322.2%
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Vitamin B2
+176.6%
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Vitamin B3
+78.7%
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Vitamin B6
+54%
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Folate
+12.5%
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Vitamin K
+18002.3%
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Vitamin B5
+142.9%
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Vitamin A
+4980.5%
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Vitamin E
+2766.7%
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Vitamin C
+95.5%
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Vitamin B1
+322.2%
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Vitamin B2
+176.6%
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Vitamin B3
+78.7%
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Vitamin B6
+54%
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Folate
+12.5%
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Vitamin K
+18002.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+10.7%
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Protein
+123.1%
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Fats
+118.8%
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Carbs
+195.8%
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+215.8%
Equal in Water - 85.6
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.32 g
Carbs:
3.11 g
Water:
94.79 g
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0.57 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
9.2 g
Water:
85.6 g
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1.8 g
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Water
+10.7%
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Protein
+123.1%
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+118.8%
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Carbs
+195.8%
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+215.8%
Equal in Water - 85.6
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-50.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+27.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+236.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.091 g
Saturated Fat:
0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
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Saturated Fat
-50.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+27.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+236.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 2.11g | 5.7g |
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| Protein | 1.21g | 2.7g |
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| Fats | 0.32g | 0.7g |
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| Carbs | 3.11g | 9.2g |
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| Calories | 17kcal | 45kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.38g |
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| Sugar | 2.5g | 0.71g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 3.5g |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 187mg |
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| Iron | 0.37mg | 3.1mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 36mg |
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| Phosphorus | 38mg | 66mg |
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| Potassium | 261mg | 397mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 76mg |
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| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.41mg |
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| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.171mg |
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| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.342mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 200IU | 10161IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 508µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 3.44mg |
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| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 35mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 0.806mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.251mg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 778.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.01mg |
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| Threonine | 0.029mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg |
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| Leucine | 0.071mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.018mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg |
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| Valine | 0.054mg |
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| Histidine | 0.026mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.084g | 0.17g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.306g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
246%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)